EU-funded researchers and experts are joining forces across borders to combat child sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking using AI-powered solutions. By Michaela Nesvarova As online platforms play a bigger role in children’s daily lives, so do the risks – from grooming and coercion to the spread of exploitative content. Child sexual abuse and trafficking … Read more
Farmers and foresters across Europe are sharing sustainable bio-based practices and technologies, showing how local knowledge and European collaboration can help drive the transition to a greener future. By Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro Michalis Genitsariotis, a former salesman turned olive grower from the northern Greek region of Halkidiki, is constantly learning in his “second life” as … Read more
EU-funded researchers, firefighters and communities are pioneering innovative, collaborative approaches to build landscapes able to withstand increasingly extreme wildfires. By Maria Vlastara Asier Larrañaga Ochoa de Eguileor, a wildfire analyst at the Catalan Fire and Rescue Service, experienced the Solsonès wildfire in Spain in 1998 and still remembers it as a revelation. “I had basic … Read more
To achieve better and longer lasting batteries for electric vehicles, EU-funded researchers are developing technology that enables batteries to quickly detect damage and repair themselves. By Anthony King Batteries are one of the biggest speed bumps on the road to mass electric vehicle (EV) adoption. But what if they could not only last longer, but … Read more
EU-funded researchers are shedding light on how digital media use is impacting teenagers and what parents, teachers and policymakers can do about it. By Michaela Nesvarova In today’s world, the line between online and offline is increasingly being blurred, especially for children and teens. Navigating this space safely can be a challenge. Klavdija Berginc, a … Read more
An EU-funded research initiative is guiding Europe’s coal regions through the transition to renewable energy, while focusing on job creation and clean energy. By Kaja Šeruga The Maritsa Iztok Complex in southeastern Bulgaria stands as a relic of the past. Since the 1950s, its four thermal power stations have powered the region, relying on coal … Read more